C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
87/100 · earnings-weighted

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

2-Year Public
📍 Willow Street, Pennsylvania 17584
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 75%
Outcomes
B+
77/100
Affordability
C
52/100
Resources
D
41/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

250
Total Enrollment
75%
Graduation Rate
92%
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$14,561
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Lancaster County Career and Technology Center ▼

79% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$381,892
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,956
1-Year Change
+6.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,566
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$44,987
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,250
Median debt at graduation
90.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
56.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 91st percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$49,922$59,520+6%#284 of 757#298$15,590
Precision Metal Working$46,331$56,969+17%#51 of 365#62$9,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $381,892
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,956/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 17584 (4.0% cap, Willow Street)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

76%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
71%
Take Out Loans
$14,561
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$14,617
$30,001 - $48,000$15,246
$48,001 - $75,000$15,562
$75,001 - $110,000$18,268
$110,001+$20,433

Student Demographics

250
Total Students
83%
Women
57%
Traditional Age (18-24)
79%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Hispanic 13%
Black 19%
Asian 2%
Two or More 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 79%
With Family 21%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~197 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%
25-64 (Adult) 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
The graduation rate at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is 75%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center a good school?
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center has a total enrollment of 250 students.
Is there rental demand near Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
Yes! Approximately 79% of students at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 197 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Willow Street area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology